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The Lockdown Unlocks Real Work

Markovitz Consulting

He diverted a container that was en route to the US with $400,000 worth of shoes to Africa, where he unloaded everything at a loss. With too little structure, you have chaos —no one knows what needs to be done, who’s responsible for doing it, or even what the goals are. Obviously, working from home presents a different set of challenges.

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The expertise paradox: Why brand and reputation matter more than ever

The Source

You intended to go to that gorgeous artisan chocolate shop near your office to pick up a little gift, but the day ran away with you, and now you’ve got to get something en route, otherwise you’ll be late. Often, we buy things because they’re convenient and will do, not because they’re the best.

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Keep Moving Forward

CaseInterview.com

If car rentals are sold out, take a train toward your destination and pick up a rental car en route if needed. If Uber isn’t available, rent a car and drive toward your destination. I’ve used this travel tip for 20+ years. It has always proved to be helpful. I think it’s also a great metaphor for navigating life in less-than-ideal conditions.

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Why unlimited annual leave is a lie

Asamby Consulting

It's en vogue in certain industries, and if you don't offer it, you seem less attractive than the next best company. What does reality say Since this offer has become popular, there's quite some data on what happens when such a policy is being introduced. The reality us: People don't take more days off. For a variety of reasons.

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Significance of eLearning in the Workplace

Clarity Consultants

Additionally, in-person training means coordinating the learners and pulling them away from their other responsibilities en masse, which can harm productivity. eLearning is a far more cost-effective solution. Once the course is prepared, it’s continuously available. Contact us today.

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Why Your Productivity Hacks Don’t Hack It

Markovitz Consulting

He diverted a container that was en route to the US with $400,000 worth of shoes to Africa, where he unloaded everything at a loss. They work in complex organizations defined by interdependencies among people—and it’s these interdependencies that have the greatest effect on personal productivity.

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Want To Be On The Leading Edge? Forget About It.

Markovitz Consulting

He diverted a container that was en route to the US with $400,000 worth of shoes to Africa, where he unloaded everything at a loss. Don’t be seduced by the siren song of the leading edge. While it’s a nice concept, it’s not nicknamed “the bleeding edge” for nothing. This structure allows employees to make “above the waterline” (i.e.,